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Rail Minister thanks efforts of volunteer Journey Makers and work to provide cleaner, safer stations
Rail Minister highlights how volunteers and enhanced cleaning will make journeys simpler and safer.
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Rail franchising reaches the terminus as a new railway takes shape
New system will end franchising model and deliver a simpler, effective model through high performance targets and simplified journeys.
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Thailand and Singapore added to travel corridor exempt list for England
From 4am Saturday 19 September 2020, people arriving in England from Thailand and Singapore will not need to self-isolate for 2 weeks.
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): travel corridors
List of countries, territories and regions from where you can travel to England and may not have to self-isolate.
Guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers
Walking, cycling, and travelling in vehicles or on public transport during the coronavirus outbreak.
Guidance
Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer air travel for passengers
How to travel safely in airports and on aircraft during the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
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